21 Mar

Case Profile: David, et al. v. Signal International, LLC, et al. (Indian Workers Trafficking)

Workers trafficked to the U.S. from India to work in shipyards after Hurricane Katrina were lured here with dishonest assurances of becoming lawful permanent U.S. residents. February 1, 2011 The ACLU joined a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of over 500 guestworkers from India charging that the workers were trafficked into the U.S. through…

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20 Mar

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NINTH CIRCUIT APPEAL

Anyone involved in the immigration law environment, whether as a lawyer or a client, will notice quickly that immigration court is different from other US courts. For example, there are few, if any, rigid procedural rules. While most federal judges are voted upon by the Senate, an Immigration Judge (“IJ”) is chosen exclusively by the…

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19 Mar

A very touching story from one Trivalley Student.

I am victim of TVU and ICE policy. I called ICE on Tuesday, after following instruction on ICE web site and reading through other news media outlets, they gave the option that I can get admission in a new university and they will release the SEVIS and new university will issue me a new I-20….

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18 Mar

I-9 Compliance/Audit and E-verify Lawyers | Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

What is Form I-9, and Who Must Comply? All US Employers must complete a Form I-9 for each person hired after November 6, 1986. The Form I-9 was established into law under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The form requires employers to review and record data from the individual’s original identity and…

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18 Mar

A special tribute to all Taxi Drivers….

On Friday March 18th from 11pm to 1am on KLOK 1170AM radio (www.Klok1170am.com) we will dedicate our late show to the taxi drivers who are out there serving the public. They protect us from the bad elements whether it is weather or bad people by driving us to safety; sometimes, they also protect us from…

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17 Mar

Family Based Immigration Lawyers | Visas for Spouses, Children, and Parents

What is a Family Based Visa and Who Qualifies? Family based visas are immigrant visas reserved for relatives of US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). The two steps in applying for lawful permanent residence in the US (a Green Card) are i) not be inadmissible, and ii) establish eligibility within one of…

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